Consider the transition from water to land for plants. Reproduction that was not tied to water was an important adaptation allowing plants to exploit truly terrestrial habitats. Animals faced the same challenge when moving from water to land

What was the single most important
adaptation that led to the uncoupling of reproduction and the need for water?
A. amniotic egg
B. internal fertilization
C. loss of flagellated sperm


A

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